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The No. 20 video on the CMT's All New Hot 20 Countdown is determined by you. Each week features two videos vying for a spot on the countdown. Which video is hot and which is not? Cast your vote then tune in each week to see if your favorite artist owes you a high five for helping them make it onto the countdown. Voting opens every Friday at 1 p.m. ET and closes the next Wednesday at 1 a.m. ET.

Rita Wilson, Matt Bomer, & Lauren Alaina Join Lineup for 2020 Concert for Love & Acce Photo Rita Wilson, Matt Bomer, & Lauren Alaina Join Lineup for 2020 Concert for Love & Acceptance
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020

The Academy of Country Music's charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives®, CMT, GLAAD and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon announced Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, Billy Gilman, Kalie Shorr, Dennis Quaid, Lewis Brice, and Rita Wilson joined the lineup for the 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance...


Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam To Host CMT Photo Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam To Host CMT
by Tori Hartshorn - July 11, 2018

The 6th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is set for August 30-September 2, 2018 in beautiful Panama City Beach, and the popular 'CMT Hot 20 Countdown' show is returning to record a special episode highlighting the festival. Host Cody Alan will be on site all three days to chat with artists and fans and g...


Brad Paisley Announces Extension of Weekend Warrior World Tour Photo Brad Paisley Announces Extension of Weekend Warrior World Tour
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2017

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018....


CMT Wraps 2017 with 53 Straight Weeks of Growth Photo CMT Wraps 2017 with 53 Straight Weeks of Growth
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2017

CMT this week achieved an impressive milestone notching an entire year, 53 consecutive weeks of year-over-year ratings growth, which is the longest active growth streak among all ad-supported cable....


Chris Young Wins CMT Music Award For Emotional 'Performance Of The Year' Photo Chris Young Wins CMT Music Award For Emotional 'Performance Of The Year'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2020

Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young is humbled to have won his first-ever CMT Music Award trophy....


Country Trio Chapel Hart Inducted Into CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2021 Photo Country Trio Chapel Hart Inducted Into CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021

Rising country powerhouse trio Chapel Hart have recently been inducted into the CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2021. CMT has named ten rising artists to its prestigious “Next Women of Country” (NWOC) franchise, marking the first-ever linear reveal in program history....


CMT Reveals New Summer Slate Including BACHELORETTE WEEKEND, DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEAD Photo CMT Reveals New Summer Slate Including BACHELORETTE WEEKEND, DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series “Bachelorette Weekend” from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of “Jersey Shore” and “P...


CMT Announces Partnership with Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Festival Photo CMT Announces Partnership with Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2018

CMT announced today that it will be the official partner for the second annual Live In The Vineyard Goes Country event, which takes place in Napa, California May 14-16.  Last year, CMT attended the festival for a special edition of its flagship show “CMT Hot 20 Countdown,” and this year the network ...


CMT to Celebrate the Life of Burt Reynolds with Encore of Documentary THE BANDIT Photo CMT to Celebrate the Life of Burt Reynolds with Encore of Documentary THE BANDIT
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 07, 2018

In celebration of the life of Hollywood Icon Burt Reynolds, who passed away yesterday, CMT will be encoring the 'The Bandit,' the 2016 documentary about the famous film 'Smokey & The Bandit.' CMT will air 'The Bandit' on Friday, September 7 at 8pm and 10 pm EST, as well as on Saturday, September 8 a...


Reba McEntire Releases 'Not That Fancy' Acoustic Album Photo Reba McEntire Releases 'Not That Fancy' Acoustic Album
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

The album is the first offering for fans who are also awaiting next week’s Oct. 10 debut of Reba’s accompanying book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. Fans can order a limited-edition Not That Fancy box set that includes a copy of the new book and ...


Chris Janson Lands His Fifth Career #1 At Country Radio With Hit Song 'All I Need Is Photo Chris Janson Lands His Fifth Career #1 At Country Radio With Hit Song 'All I Need Is You'
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

Chris Janson, has taken the #1 spot at Country radio this week with his sentimental hit, 'All I Need Is You.' The song, which marks his fifth #1 single, is the lead track off of Janson's most recent album The Outlaw Side of Me and is his debut single with Big Machine Label Group and Harpeth 60 Recor...


Ashley Cooke Takes Aim with Debut Album 'shot in the dark' Photo Ashley Cooke Takes Aim with Debut Album 'shot in the dark'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023

Co-written by Cooke, Brett Tyler and Will Bundy, the emotion-filled track features Cooke's effortless vocal beauty blending with Smith's velvety grit, reflecting the haunting presence of a past relationship. The accompanying music video directed by Justin Clough portrays the duo meeting at a crossro...


Jennifer Nettles to Receive Inaugural 'CMT Equal Play Award' Photo Jennifer Nettles to Receive Inaugural 'CMT Equal Play Award'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 20, 2020

Airing Wednesday, October 21st at 8PM ET/7PM CT on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop and TV Land. ...


CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate Photo CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2018

Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series 'Bachelorette Weekend' from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of 'Jersey Shore' and 'P...


Tickets for Brad Paisley 'Weekend Warrior' World Tour On Sale 12/1 Photo Tickets for Brad Paisley 'Weekend Warrior' World Tour On Sale 12/1
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2017

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018....


CMT Reveals 2020 'Listen Up' List Photo CMT Reveals 2020 'Listen Up' List
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 24, 2020

Today, CMT revealed the 17 artists to watch in its much-anticipated 2020 LISTEN UP campaign, which recognizes and supports country music's most promising newcomers across CMT platforms. The year-long initiative raises awareness for new artists via support for their music and videos across CMT and CM...


Craig Morgan Returns To Korea With The USO Photo Craig Morgan Returns To Korea With The USO
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2019

Country music entertainer, TV host and Army veteran Craig Morgan returned to Korea for a special Thanksgiving week visit to our troops serving overseas. Craig, joined by CMT's Cody Alan and members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad, brought a taste of home to our military men and women during...


CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate Photo CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2018

Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series 'Bachelorette Weekend' from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of 'Jersey Shore' and 'P...


CMT Inks Multi-Year Renewal With iHeartMedia's Premiere Networks Photo CMT Inks Multi-Year Renewal With iHeartMedia's Premiere Networks
by Macon Prickett - March 02, 2018

Country music's leading content creators CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and iHeartMedia's Premiere Networks (PINK: IHRT) today announced a multi-year deal extension that keeps intact the world's largest country music platform spanning radio, television, digital and social, and reachi...


Tickets for Brad Paisley 'Weekend Warrior' World Tour On Sale Today Photo Tickets for Brad Paisley 'Weekend Warrior' World Tour On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018....


Music Icon Charlie Daniels To Appear On FOX & Friends & More Photo Music Icon Charlie Daniels To Appear On FOX & Friends & More
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2017

GRAMMY winning music icon Charlie Daniels continues a nonstop media blitz in celebration of the Oct. 24 release of his official memoir, Never Look at the Empty Seats, with national television appearances on Fox & Friends, Access Hollywood, Hannity, Varney & Co., Rural America Live and MORE (see b...


Jennifer Nettles to Receive Inaugural 'CMT Equal Play Award' Photo Jennifer Nettles to Receive Inaugural 'CMT Equal Play Award'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 20, 2020

Airing Wednesday, October 21st at 8PM ET/7PM CT on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop and TV Land. ...


CMT Partners with The Shop Forward to Raise Funds for The American Red Cross for Givi Photo CMT Partners with The Shop Forward to Raise Funds for The American Red Cross for Giving Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018

 In honor of #GivingTuesday, CMT announced today a partnership with The Shop Forward to raise funds for The American Red Cross providing much-needed disaster relief across the country. With the recent wildfires in California and hurricanes in the Southeast, millions of country fans have been affecte...







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